Girlguiding welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, faiths and abilities. We are flexible, and volunteering can be arranged to fit around a busy lifestyle.

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. Our incredible volunteers contribute more than ten million hours to guiding every year. Some give us a couple of hours here and there – helping out with driving for trips and holidays, fundraising and events planning, or even doing the annual accounts for local groups. Others give their time as Leaders or Assistant Leaders for units, providing girls and young women with a space where they can be themselves. Whatever your skills and interests, and no matter how much time you have to spare, one of our volunteering roles is bound to suit you.

Please note these are volunteer roles; this role description does not form part of any contract of employments

A Unit Leader/Helper for Rainbows (girls aged 5-7 years old)

Role purpose

To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is responsible for the Rainbows unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls the unit on a weekly basis, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit.

Requirements of the Role

Being a Leader is one of the key roles that support girls and young women to experience how great Girlguiding can be. Previous Guiding experience is not essential as we can offer you training and support. The following requirements will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team.

· Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential.

· With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section.

· Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.

· Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate. Complete relevant training for the role

· Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed.

· Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities.

· Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents

· Adhere to the Girlguiding’s policies and Code of Conduct.

· Be an ambassador for the values of Girlguiding.

Personal Qualities

Open and approachable manner.

Reliable and trustworthy

Creative and enthusiastic.

Committed to ongoing personal development.

Fun-loving.

A sense of humour.

Enjoys working with young people.

As this role works directly with young people, you will be required to complete a criminal record disclosure check, carried out by a local verifier.

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Wokingham Girlguiding- Rainbow Unit Leader or Unit Helper

Wokingham Girlguiding- Rainbow Unit Leader or Unit Helper

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